I wear many hats as an educator. I have been involved in education since 1996. Currently I serve as the Director of Career Tech and Virtual Learning at Sand Springs Schools. I also serve as a district Professional Development Trainer. In my spare time/side job, I provide training to districts in Google Apps as a Google for Education Certified Trainer.

What does your ideal school or classroom look like?

My ideal classroom would be an open concept with no desks in rows. Students would be able to work in groups, but still have the ability to move about freely. Wifi would be available, as they would be using mobile devices for research and to produce work. Students would have the ability to engage with technology as a learning tool, but would also be expected to teach others using technology.

My goals are to not only provide quality resources (technology included!), but also provide learning opportunities to use them.

What does your ideal school or classroom look like?

Library is truly the hub of learning activity. Students are engaged in inquiry driven projects. Colleagues are motivated to try new strategies. I’m smack in the middle of this amazing education experience challenging others to take it to the next level.

I am the principal of Tulsa MET Jr. High & High School. I work with students who enjoying thinking outside of the box and who are looking for a more personalized approach to learning.

What does your ideal school or classroom look like?

I see students and teachers involved in interdisciplinary units with lots of student choice and student voice. Students are working on personal projects that cover topics of their choosing while also including lots of depth and rigor. Real-world learning and movement are evident in all assignments.

If you were to lead a session at Edcamp, what would it be about?

Interdisciplinary units – lessons that combine multiple academic areas so students learn the connections between the subjects

My ideal classroom is a giant room filled with students. Students seated and standing. Students working is small groups and independently. Students questioning, exploring and inspiring each other to think outside the box and share their ideas without inhibition.

If you were to lead a session at Edcamp, what would it be about?

Newest spark on the horizon of my interest is PechaKucha, a fast-paced presentation style from Japan.

I support TPS educators with elementary mathematics instruction and curriculum resources.

What does your ideal school or classroom look like?

My ideal classroom would be a classroom where students and teachers have what they need on any given day at their fingertips. Students are actively involved in their learning and with making choices about their learning. The teacher is guiding student to conceptualize information and then practice with that understanding. My ideal school and classroom is a place where fun and excitement is on the forefront for everyone!

My ideal library features students readily working combining technology with research to create new learning for sharing with thier classmates and other learners beyond the structures of their school building.

As an Assistant Prinicpal at Will Rogers College JH & HS I oversee various departments such as SPED, ELL Gifted & Talented, PLC’s, and Athletics. I am also the lead principal over the freshman class. I am currently in my 25th year of education in Oklahoma, serving as a classroom teacher and athletic coach at several smaller districts across the northeastern portion of the state before joining Tulsa Public Schools in 2004.

What does your ideal school or classroom look like?

An ideal classroom will see all students actively engaged in learning centers, that are differentiated to reach multiple learning styles. The use of technology is being used as an extension of the teacher to enhance a blended learning model.

If you were to lead a session at Edcamp, what would it be about?

I have presented pervious sessions at Northeastern State University/Broken Arrow and Tulsa Public Schools EdTech Plugged In on Building Your PLN through Twitter and Branding Your School or Classroom.